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Former NFL star Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS: ‘You can give up, or you can fight’

Former Titans RB was diagnosed with disease in 2025 Johnson was NFL offensive player of year in 2009 Chris Johnson, one of the few players to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single NFL season, says he has been diagnosed with ALS. The 39-year-old made th...

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Former Titans RB was diagnosed with disease in 2025 Johnson was NFL offensive player of year in 2009 Chris Johnson, one of the few players to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single NFL season, says he has been diagnosed with ALS. The 39-year-old made th...

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Former Titans RB was diagnosed with disease in 2025 Johnson was NFL offensive player of year in 2009 Chris Johnson, one of the few players to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single NFL season, says he has been diagnosed with ALS. The 39-year-old made th...

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  • Category: sports
  • Edition: PL
  • Fetched: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:04:24 GMT

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